See it if three great divas sharing a stage, a complex story told cogently through 3 time periods, rich music, wonderful staging, great set
Don't see it if you're not familiar with Virginia Woolf, Mrs. Dalloway or the book The Hours, you feel nothing will compare to the film
See it if you like Neil Dimond's repertory & want to hear it sung beautifully, fan of Will Swenson & Mark Jacoby, want to learn a tad more about him
Don't see it if you expect an in depth look at the singer's life, want to see a musical with travail & triumph, don't like sing-alongs
See it if Interesting concept based on an actual locale, characters not developed as thoroughly as one would expect, what happened between scenes?
Don't see it if Uncomfortable with talk about Nazis or snide references to outsiders, seeing an innocent become a true believer, admiration for Hitler
See it if Byrne is a fine actor who can hold an audience's attention for 2 hours. He knows how to pick out the stories from his life that resonate.
Don't see it if not enough talk about life in the theatre and performances, perceptions of the profession and why people want to get involved
See it if fan of Diedre O'Connell, can stand an abusive, angry stubborn main character, curious about Salem's history, mix of dreams and reality
Don't see it if an out-of-control know-it-all title character turns you off, don't like references to supernatural, don't like tidy unearned happy endings,
See it if curious about Warhol & Basquiat's relationship, fans of actors Bettany or Pope, enjoy historical references, or actually knew the both men
Don't see it if you expect elaborate analysis of their art, you want to catch glimpses of their work, want to see action outside of their studios
See it if you are interested in depictions of domestic abuse in a gay context & difficulty of leaving, father-daughter sagas, issues explored in dance
Don't see it if male on male domestic abuse turns you off, stories of black families facing difficulties are difficult, don't get symbolic dance
See it if you enjoy dramas focusing on neglected populations, America's shameful history of immigration & real experiences of Chinese immigrants
Don't see it if you don't like depictions of America's poor treatment of immigrations, deliberately frustrating scenes of growing despair and sacrifice
See it if want to see a live absurdist vision of the Bronte classic, like exaggerated versions of characters that are true to Bronte but more fun here
Don't see it if regard the novel as classic text not be staged story-theater style, feel that funny tropes not necessary and do a disservice to Bronte
See it if you're a fan of Ralph Fiennes, you're interested in architecture & urban planning, want to learn about Robert Moses, fan of NYC history
Don't see it if Can be dry at times, two longish acts, were characters based on his real staff, expect more action more coverage of Moses's ups and downs
See it if you're a fan of Linda Lavin, like seeing a debuting playwright attempt something profound, comedic approach to fatal illness & eccentricity
Don't see it if Symbology confusing and disconnected, situation a tad unbelievable especially caregiver's eccentricities and rudeness, disapponting
See it if you are a fan of the film, saw Sugar & are curious how this totally new show addresses the subject, enjoy big brassy shows with dancing
Don't see it if uncomfortable with drag, don't like PC approaches to an old story, want to hear final line from film (not here), not a fan of of farce
Also Great colorful costumes, Cristian Borle is fun and memorable, plot cha... Read more Read less
See it if you're a fan of Parsons or the creators, enjoy melodic musicals staged with wit & charm, great ensemble cast, delightful character study
Don't see it if you don't like musicals esp. where part of the cast play instruments on stage, though there is a band, or intimacy of small venue
See it if you're interested in how leaders in any religion could lose faith & the impacts on their lives & families, hearing actual transcripts
Don't see it if you're not interested in the subject of religion or upset by people who do lose their faith, don't like actors playing multiple parts
Also Wonderfully staged in a way that feels remarkably intimate, which may ... Read more Read less
See it if You are a fan of the singer-composer, enjoy musicals suffused with non-stop graceful & clever dancing, you like fairy-tale like plots
Don't see it if Don't like stories told mostly through dance, simplistic and predictable plots, lack of depth in the characters, overdone dancing
See it if you're a fan of the book or director, willing to sit 4+ hours for a harrowing study of damaged man & his circle of friends, stunning acting
Don't see it if 4+ hours is too daunting, have no stomach for acts of abuse & self-harm depicted on stage, don't like supertitles or relentless grief
See it if you're a fan of KPOP music & girl and boy bands from Korea, curious about staging in Circle in the Square, constant movement & dancing
Don't see it if Don't like loud music, looking for a show with a gripping plot, not a fan of KPOP, want meaningful songs, want character development
Also The plots that drive the show are rather simplistic and you only reall... Read more Read less
See it if you liked Cameron Cruse's book and the film, enjoy 80's style rock music, musicals with actual storylines, rites of passage tales
Don't see it if Not a fan of 80's rock, not fond of plot about a rock group's behavior & a teen rock critic hanging out with them, seeking biting satire
See it if you enjoy historical re-enactments, appreciate the work and mind of James Baldwin, finding contemporary resonance in 50 year old arguments
Don't see it if Too contemporary, lack of sense of being at Cambridge, simplistic, lack of dynamic creative staging
See it if you enjoy thought-provoking staging, unusual juxtapositions, young romance amid war, quirky musical observations, Austin Pendleton fan
Don't see it if main WWII plot interrupted by contemporary musical karaoke, tragic sense of doom redeemed by hope, not a fan of naive youthful exuberance
See it if you're a fan of Stranger Things, like satire with music, funny , earnest performances, Winona Rider jokes, humorous staging, you miss Barb
Don't see it if you've never seen Stranger Things, don't appreciate over the top satire, don't like what appears like makeshift staging, who's Barb?
See it if you like Tom Stoppard, European history from 1890 to 1995, how past events impact future generations, sweeping staging, family sagas
Don't see it if you don't like paying attention to keep characters straight, a sense of impending doom, plays that leap forward in time, no break in 2 hours
See it if you like the performers, enjoy Jewish humor, enjoy classic jokes given a new spin, back and forth one-liners
Don't see it if you don't care about the performers, don't enjoy mundane Jewish jokes told haltingly and frequently slowly, often cliched
See it if you like struggling family stories, esp. those dealing with a child with severe needs & 24/7 care, parenting, friendship & isolation
Don't see it if you think subject matter may be too intense, don't like husband-wife problems dealing with handicapped child & need for support
See it if you enjoy new musicals and LaChiusa's music specifically, two-handers that keep you guessing about the relationship, great acting & voices
Don't see it if You expect more from a musical than just two people seldom on stage at same time, have no interest in immigration, "found" family, addiction
See it if you loved the book, are a fan of epic stories across miles and years, want to learn a bit about Afghanistan, enjoy family stories
Don't see it if Thinking about Afghanistan is a trigger, you don't enjoy linear narratives with the action more described than seen, many digressions
See it if you like innovative storytelling combining Korean folk tales with Korean-American history, interplay between fantasy & reality
Don't see it if don't like plays with war and abuse scenes, seemingly unrelated narratives that become clear later, too subtle plotting, generational sagas
See it if you're a fan of the great Marylouise Burke. like plots that throw a group of strangers together for a heartbreaking believable purpose
Don't see it if don't like being strung along before getting a full understanding, unreliable but funny main character, promised characters who never show
See it if you enjoy biting satire, an all-female cast in multiple roles including men,
Don't see it if are easily confused by actors playing multiple parts, don't want your behavior a subject of satire (esp. Trump supporters or feminists)
See it if To learn about a hidden, yet commonplace practice in mid-East tribal cultures, musicals about a masculine practice that turns to love
Don't see it if Uncomfortable with macho behavior in a homoerotic practice that challenges a modern society
See it if you enjoy solo shows & irreverence with audience culpability, enjoy satire & gay storylines, tales about the bravery of an individual
Don't see it if don't like gay storylines, don't like comedies especially raucous ones, one person, one act plays, seeing the playwright in title role,
See it if you've never seen the Orestia before, want a modern stage & approach to Greek tragedy, riveted by great acting and staging,
Don't see it if don't like long performances, don't understand why certain characters are circling stage throughout, expect a richer "Eumenidies" part
See it if for unique take on a sleek but long Hamlet, excellent performances by mostly British cast esp. Alex Lawther in title role, exciting staging
Don't see it if lengthy plays, have difficulty with Shakespearean language, don't like suggestive setting, having to listen
See it if interested in competitive solitaire, enjoy gay plotlines, family stories, likeable but frustrating main character,
Don't see it if don't like stories that stretch credibility, don't like tales of selfish, confusing mothers, plays that disenfranchise main female character
Also Hard to take coincidences and unconvincing relationships, how could al... Read more Read less
See it if you like brand new musicals, especially by a talented 19-year old, fan of the actual book, interesting take on mental illness, mix of genres
Don't see it if don't like mix of comedy & tragedy, drastic change between acts, shocking coming of age tales, frustrating main character
See it if you like gay romances, stories based on chance encounters, have a fondness for Amsterdam, want to see 2 young actors in strong performances
Don't see it if don't like gay stories, immigration issues, a Greek chorus playing multiple roles, frustrating potentially tragic tales,
See it if you want to see a production of this, fan of Christian LeBlanc, catch a simmering sexy portrait of Brick,
Don't see it if don't like limiting sets, difficult to derstand accents & speed of speech, a tatted Brick, don't like drawn out scenes, too much screeching
See it if you like unusual clever staging, see five actors play 1 character, seeing a playwright in her own work, like plays about father s & daughers
Don't see it if could be confusing with actors playing the same character, like linear plots, don't like slight audience participation, have father regrets
See it if You like new musicals, esp. ones with princesses, mix of contemporary & royal costumes, romantic comedies, unexpected plot twists
Don't see it if not fond of rom-coms, have seen too many princess musicals, don't like fantasy, wish for more dancing, unrealistic plot developments
See it if you enjoy neglected British plays with modern relevance, plays with moral resonance about self-fulfillment & social constrictions
Don't see it if you don't like older plays that may seem creaky at first, easily frustrated by old-time British morality and traditions
See it if you've never seen a live production of this show, enjoy old fashioned musicals, you're a fan of any of the principals, curious about changes
Don't see it if you are expecting a Streisand version, don't like limited-style staging, want extraordinary singing by lead, an odd choice for Fanny
See it if You have seen playwright’s previous work, interested in story of a middle-aged gay “widow” trying to start over, questions of legacy
Don't see it if You don’t enjoy gay content or nudity on stage, don’t want to lock up your phone in a packet, subject matter too triggering
See it if You enjoy farce-like comedies, are a fan of many of the cast members, enjoy political comedies, can make fun of a certain former POTUS
Don't see it if Do not enjoy slapstick or the occasional unbelievable scenario, are unimpressed by controlled chaos, don’t like questionable language
See it if You’re a fan of Edouard Louis & seen previous stagings of his work, curious about the real Eddy & his politics as well as the rest of story
Don't see it if Don’t like productions in foreign languages with supertitles, uncomfortable with gay situations, not a fan of French leftist politics
See it if You enjoy new comedies focusing on life in the theater, plays about friendship & jealousy, plays with drag queens & straight, gay & bi folk
Don't see it if Uncomfortable with gay characters & drag queens, don’t like comedies with serious undertones, not fond of satire
See it if You enjoy riffs on Shakespeare, contemporary comedies, stories focusing on black families and gay offspring, backyard revelry
Don't see it if You don’t like gay content or stories about black families, afraid you’ll need to be familiar with Hamlet, can’t get black or gay humor
See it if you're a fan of Silverman, enjoy adolescent growing up stories, were a fan of Fun Home, want to see Bebe Neuwirth &/or Cassie Levy on stage
Don't see it if you don't like stories about young teens with problems, multi-generation dysfunctional families, expect a large-scale frothy musical,
See it if you like funny yet provocative shows about life in majority-black inner-city schools, unique characters who make an impression, good plot
Don't see it if you don't like plays about high school students who speak in a contemporary urban vernacular, "Godot"-like plots, minor sense of suspense
Also One of the more interesting, creative and ultimately moving plays I ha... Read more Read less
See it if you enjoy new plays & ones with gay themes, enjoy family plays with funny, exasperating characters, appreciate risky topics & talk of death
Don't see it if you are tired of some gay cliches, self-lacerating gays, can't accept premise of 3 generations of gay men together, talk of assisted suicide
Also Had hoped it would be a meatier play with believable plot turns toward... Read more Read less
See it if you're a fan of Hartman & want to see more of her work, enjoy dystopian stories, like looking at a lovely set, ideas of future technology
Don't see it if Confusing, contradictory character development, dishonest betraying characters, pointless incoherent plot, terrified by technology
Also What did I just see? Not kind to the audience!